I've been thinking today about things that are important to me. Like, getting rid of my cell phone once I don't need it... I'm tired of phones. I'm also tired of cars, planes, light pollution and the vegetable monopoly. Let me explain.

Ok, so we used to be tied to the Earth; now we have almost no knowledge of what's even going on around us. Sure, yes, we have scientists and computers and instruments, but there is no substitute for being a direct steward of the land. What I mean is, we may be all modern and civilized, but our conveniences are quickly killing us. Why do we have cancer? Diabetes? Heart disease?

I believe the intention was for us to grow our own food, raise our own animals, and care for the land we've been blessed to have. We've always had everything we need; the trouble is grubbing what we WANT. Spoiled, selfish and ignorant, we've asked for our current dilemma. We each have a part in it, too. I take full responsibility just as I'd hope anyone else would. The point is, every one of us needs to work on improving the world, even in seemingly little ways. It's not little when it adds up.

Maybe the point now is to reject our modern ways. Rejoice in the recession, people, because it's a chance for us to cure our jaded minds. Let's try caring for a real change. No amount of stimulus money is going to help us, let's face it. What we need is an attitude adjustment. A shift in point of view. A willingness to say, "maybe I don't NEED all this stuff...."

Hey, I'm a whiny kid just like anyone. I'm not tryin' to moralize, but if I am, I apologize. All I mean to say is that we gotta stick together, work together, and for goodness' sake, take care of our Mother Earth.

So sayeth the raving hippie.

Sorry if I ramble, but it is important to me.